In 2023, France led European bitumen imports, followed by the United Kingdom and Belgium. France and the UK reported slight growth rates of 2.72% and 1.34% respectively, while Belgium experienced a minor decline of 1.85%. Some countries observed significant growth, such as Romania (9.48%), Hungary (14.62%), and Estonia (10.98%). Conversely, Poland, Germany, Sweden, and Spain saw negative year-on-year variations, with Spain dropping by 23.17%. Smaller importers like Albania showcased remarkable growth at 83.32%, demonstrating a varied landscape across the continent in bitumen imports.
Future trends to watch for European Bitumen Imports include:
• Potential stabilization in countries with dramatic recent changes, such as Spain and Albania.
• Emerging importers' growth, especially those with significant percentage increases.
• Economic factors and infrastructure projects that may influence bitumen demand.
• Geopolitical influences, such as the ongoing situation in Ukraine, could impact regional import behaviors.
Top countries in Bitumen Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,240 | 2023 | +1.76% | +2.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,130 | 2023 | +4.13% | +1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 836.54 | 2023 | +11.1% | -1.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 777.64 | 2023 | +2.81% | -0.0042% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 508.85 | 2023 | +2.7% | +9.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 384.51 | 2023 | +0.65% | -1.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 341.52 | 2023 | +0.81% | +6.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 340.05 | 2023 | +2.05% | +3.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 300.52 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 240.62 | 2023 | +0.12% | +3.45% | View data |
